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The Borer administration is taking advantage of a 2017 exemption that allows a rejiggering of the city’s budget-passing timeline in the wake of an $8 million hole found in education spending due to cost overruns. Mayor Dorinda Borer has scheduled the … [Read more...] about Council OKs budget schedule

The legends and lore of the Savin Rock Amusement Park are part of the fabric of West Haven. Even some 56 years after the final buildings were torn down, residents of all generations are attracted to the stories and shadows of the place. Some are … [Read more...] about Writer’s opus relives Donovan Field

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The city honored the profound impact that African Americans, specifically the resilience, brilliance and unwavering commitment of the community’s Black Westies, have had on the city’s diversity, culture … [Read more...] about City marks Black History Month

By Dan Atkinson Voice Writer Half of the year is complete, and the reviews on a recent school replacement are all positive. Faculty, staff and administrators all agree Washington School’s new building has met all expectations. Washington … [Read more...] about Washington School getting rave reviews

Douglas couple wed 70 years! By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mayor Dorinda Borer celebrated city couples marking at least 50 years of marriage at a special luncheon in the spirit of Valentine’s Day. On Feb. 12, Borer honored 26 … [Read more...] about Valentine traditions renewed

Steve Johnstone has assembled quite a resume over the past several years. From being a semi-professional soccer player to now being better known as a two-term Councilman in West Haven, the 39-year-old has seemingly done a bit of … [Read more...] about Johnstone eyes run for House 117th

WHHS senior Ereionna Brown was selected the West Haven Rotary Club Student of the Month. Brown has demonstrated strong academic commitment throughout her high school career, earning a 4.31 GPA, ranking 57 out of 455 in her class, and being inducted … [Read more...] about Brown Rotary Student of Month

By Dominic Konareski Voice Writer Since 2010, the West Haven Veterans Museum & Learning Center has called West Haven home. As the museum celebrates its sweet 16 in the heart of the city, museum staff stay busy adding new … [Read more...] about Vets Museum offers audio tours

By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The 2026 bulk trash pickup weeks are April 20-24 and Sept. 14-18. West Haven residents are reminded to separate metals, recyclables and regular trash from bulk trash and put them out no more … [Read more...] about Bulk trash schedule and reminders listed